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YPN Leadership Committee Application
The Chamber's Young Professionals Network has two open leadership committee positions for the fiscal year starting Sept. 1, 2024. One vice chair and one member at large positions are available. Any current YPN member may apply for these positions. Apply today!
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One to Watch
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Current One to Watch
Jae Dewald
Jae is Past-Chair of the YPN Leadership Committee and has served on both the Membership Committee and the Engagement Committee. Her favorite part of YPN has been the natural friendships forged with other active members. "I can sincerely count on keeping in touch with certain individuals beyond the scope of YPN events and my time within the organization," she says. Her favorite YPN activities include the Annual Holiday Party and the volunteer opportunities. There has been more than one occasion where it has involved dirt, and those memories stick out in her mind as the occasions with the happiest attendees!
Jae currently serves on the Fargo Moorhead Science Museum Board of Directors in hopes of doing her part to bring a major community enhancement to fruition. She also currently serves on the Tourism Alliance of Fargo Moorhead Board of Directors, a direct tie-in to her career. She also spent the last two giving campaign seasons of United Way of Cass Clay as a Campaign Cabinet Committee Member.
Recent awardees
Nicole Thorfinnson
Nicole works for Bobcat Company as a Marketing Specialist and Social Media Strategist, and oversees the strategy and content for Bobcat’s North American social media account!
She’s been a part of YPN for over 2.5 years, and her favorite YPN events are Lattes with Leaders and the many volunteer opportunities. Nicole is a part of numerous YPN committees: Member Recruitment, Marketing, and Leadership. Thank you, Nicole, for your commitment to YPN and for making a positive impact in our community.
Cole Mercier
Meet Cole David Mercier, Communications and Engagement Strategist for Dakota Supply Group (DSG). Cole walks the line between marketing and human resources, and takes charge of internal communications and channels at DSG, ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, Cole plays a vital role in developing programs and resources to empower DSG's employee-owners to positively impact their respective communities.
For Cole, the best part about YPN is the opportunity to grow alongside others. He understands how intimidating it can be to interact with established professionals while beginning your career. By connecting with community and industry peers, they can support and inspire each other. Cole believes that through this collaboration, they can compare notes, learn from one another, and discover new perspectives from professionals in their community whom they wouldn't have otherwise met.
Congratulations, Cole, and keep being a key player in our community.
See all awardees
Jae Dewald, S&L Hospitality at Holiday Inn Fargo
Nicole Thorfinnson, Bobcat Company
Cole Mercier, Dakota Supply Group
Brady Eidenschink, Gate City Bank
Erin Larsgaard, Wold Johnson
Sara Hand, Cass County Electric Cooperative
John Fisher, Friends of the Children
Casey Thielges, Gate City Bank
Justin Gustofson, Property Resources Group
Celine Francisco, Wells Fargo Bank
Thad Swanson, Nilles Law Firm
Danne Doering, Choice Bank
Kelly Halvorson, Essentia Health
James Hand, Construction Engineers
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Corporate Cup
At this event put on by the YPN, physical fitness and friendly competition are cornerstones for Chamber member businesses to go head-to-head in everything from kickball to cycling to tug-of-war in a fun combination of team-building and networking. The event is open to all employees and fitness levels.
